We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a construction-focused organization in Durham, North Carolina. This position plays an important role in keeping financial records accurate, ensuring timely processing across payables, receivables, and payroll, and contributing to a smooth monthly and annual close. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial activity within the general ledger.<br>• Reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.<br>• Track fixed assets and keep supporting schedules current and organized.<br>• Contribute to month-end and year-end closing activities by preparing documentation and assisting with account analysis.<br>• Review and authorize non-job-coded invoices while helping ensure accounts payable transactions are processed correctly.<br>• Examine weekly disbursement batches for accuracy and submit payment files to the bank for release on schedule.<br>• Monitor outstanding customer balances and follow up with internal project teams and clients to address overdue accounts.<br>• Administer weekly payroll, including validating employee time entries and entering new employee information into the payroll system.
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing accounting team in North Carolina. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end activities, and working across core accounting functions. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to day-to-day operations while helping ensure timely and reliable financial reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily accounting transactions across payables, receivables, and general ledger activity to keep financial records accurate and current.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation and alignment to accounting policies.<br>• Complete bank and account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve variances in a timely manner.<br>• Assist with month-end close by organizing schedules, reviewing balances, and helping deliver accurate reporting deadlines.<br>• Maintain accounts payable processes, including invoice review, coding, and payment support.<br>• Support accounts receivable activities by tracking incoming payments, applying cash, and following up on outstanding balances.<br>• Work within accounting systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, or SAP to record transactions and produce financial information.<br>• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve accuracy, strengthen controls, and support ongoing accounting process needs.
<p>Robert Half is in the process of recruiting a Staff Accountant to join a growing company in the Chapel Hill, North Carolina area. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least two plus years General Ledger accounting experience,. Advanced Excel skills are required and experience with SAP is a plus. The primary function of this role is to support our accounting operations by accurately recording daily and monthly transactions, conducting research, preparing reports, and assisting with month-end closing activities. This company offer growth potential and a very flexible hybrid work schedule, so please apply today.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Accurately record daily and monthly transactional activity in accordance with GAAP and company accounting policies</p><p>• Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis</p><p>• Assist in preparing financial statements for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting</p><p>• Contribute to the annual external audit process</p><p>• Collaborate with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and other departments to resolve any accounting issues</p><p>• Prepare monthly journal entries to ensure accurate reporting</p><p>• Manage special projects as assigned by the Controller</p><p>• Maintain accurate records of fixed assets and intangibles</p><p>• Conduct bank account reconciliation to ensure accuracy of financial statements</p><p>• Utilize SAP and Microsoft Excel to maintain and analyze financial data.</p>